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Report highlights rising alcohol and drug use in Australians over 50

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre recently published a research project to better understand alcohol and other drug use by people aged over 50. Dr Erin Lalor, CEO with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation describes harmful trends in older Australian’s alcohol and drug use, and possible solutions for healthier …

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Midwives could be Key to Preventing Alcohol & Drug use in Pregnant Women

An initiative in South Australia is exploring the role midwives can play in promoting public health measures, supporting pregnant women to abstain from drugs and alcohol. The study uses a collaborative, multi-tiered approach between experts from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Image: Image Credit: Lisa Fotios / …

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